what i’ve learned in 2025 so far…

It is somehow, beyond my comprehension of time and all its mechanisms, the middle of June. We are halfway through the year. New York City has swung back and forth between heavy rain and hot sweaty days. I’ve been concoting iced teas to stay cool. A favorite of mine is iced chocolate chai! If you … Continue reading what i’ve learned in 2025 so far…

nostalgia in all its sneaky ways

I am prone to nostalgia. I hear the opening moments to Elements by A Fine Frenzy, and I’m back on the train to Connecticut on a family trip. I look at old photos of blue mountains and early morning sunrises, and I ache. Nostalgia comes quietly, but she keeps coming. There’s something about being in … Continue reading nostalgia in all its sneaky ways

Try not to read the tea leaves of your life (you will get it wrong)

When I was younger, I thought that 25 was the pinnacle of adulthood. I imagined myself abroad in an apartment all my own, maybe Vancouver or Paris. When I got a little older, I imagined myself  in a small town, walking to work and to church on Sundays, a close-knit community around me for support. … Continue reading Try not to read the tea leaves of your life (you will get it wrong)